Allparts Select Unfinished Brown Sugar Replacement Body for Tele Bass

Allparts Select  

Allparts “Select” represents the very best Allparts has to offer in terms of quality, features, and exclusivity.  Produced in limited batches using only the finest materials, Select series replacement Necks and Bodies are perfect for discerning players, collectors and tone enthusiasts. 

Allparts Select Bodies

Inspired by classic Fender® designs, our Allparts Select replacement bodies were created for players craving unique and lightweight instruments.  Offering enhanced resonance and accentuated woodgrain, our “Brown Sugar” models are 2-piece roasted Sugar Pine bodies that are significantly lighter and more durable than non-roasted Pine bodies.  Our “featherweight” models reduce weight even further by sandwiching a roasted Paulownia core between a roasted Swamp Ash top and back.  The result is a body that’s beautiful, resonant, structurally stable, and shockingly light!  Either way, you’ll enjoy a superior instrument that’s an absolute joy to play!

Why Roasted? 

Roasting the wood blanks prior to production enhances stability by reducing the moisture content down to around 7%.  The result is a more resonant body with added sustain, faster attack, and a broader harmonic footprint.  Roasting (or cooking) wood also reduces weight and enhances the visual depth of the woodgrain, accentuating the uniqueness of each body.    

Allparts Select Unfinished Brown Sugar Replacement Body for Tele Bass 

Inspired by the original Fender® ’51 Precision Bass®, this Allparts Select Brown Sugar replacement “Tele® Bass” body is cut from a 2-piece roasted Sugar Pine blank.  The roasting process reduces weight, increases resonance, accentuates the woodgrain and makes the wood more durable than unroasted Pine.  Embodying all the hallmarks of the original Fender® design, this replacement slab-style body is routed for a single ’51 P Bass® pickup and string-thru bridge.  If you’ve dreamed of building an ultra-toneful and lightweight vintage style Bass, you owe it to yourself to check out this Allparts Select Brown Sugar replacement body.

Features and Specifications

• Made In USA
• Body Shape: Tele Bass
• Wood Type: Roasted sugar pine
• Finish Type:  Unfinished
• Pickup Route:  vintage-style 4-string single coil Tele Bass
• Recommended Bridge Type: Undrilled to fit most 4-string bass bridges
• String Load: String-thru body
• Avg Weight:  3.6lbs
• Neck Pocket Width:  2-1/2”
• Neck Pocket Depth: 5/8”
• Neck Pocket Shape: Square
• Slab-style body, no comfort contours

Important Notes

• Wood grain varies from body to body.  Your body may differ slightly from what is pictured.
• All bodies may require finish sanding to remove small dings and scratches from bare wood during production.  This is normal and not a defect.
• Due to how soft roasted paulownia is, some neck pockets may have slight chipping from the router bit during production.  This is normal, not a defect, and may require sanding or a filler to be used.
• To protect against the effects of moisture, we recommend sealing unfinished bodies prior to installation.
• Due do the lack of moisture in roasted woods, the risk for cracking is more apparent.  When drilling holes for screws, we recommend measuring inside and outside of the threads first to determine the correct drill bit to use.  Do not force screws into holes drilled with smaller drill bits.